Film Festivals Articles

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Carry the Darkness and Lenore (Romford Horror Festival 2026)

CARRY THE DARKNESS (U.S., 2025) Official synopsis The film is inspired by the true-crime tragedy of the West Memphis Three. When misunderstood metalhead Travis Baldwin is blamed for a string of gruesome atrocities, paranoia spreads in his small...

Spoiler-Free Review: Puke Bitch (2026)

Official synopsis Siblings Dove and Larry revel in wild nights and mocking their foster mother, Lynn. While Larry seeks attention from the Reverend and her son, Dove grows secretly fascinated by roadkill, unaware that their neighbor Janet harbors...

Our Sinister Six: A Half-Dozen Recommended Films at Romford Horror Festival

Romford Horror Festival kicks off today and goes through Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at Lumiere Cinema in Romford, U.K. I’ve had the good fortune to see some of the fest’s features in advance and can recommend the following scare fare. Following...

Spoiler-Free Review: Bowels of Hell (Rotterdam Film Festival 2026)

Official synopsis Malu is cracking due to the weight of past trauma and a rebellious child. When a strange curse turns toilets into deadly monsters, she is hurled into a surreal nightmare where motherhood, grief, and existential terror can't simply...